A constant voltage V0(=12V) is applied to a potential divider of resistance R(−4Ω) connected to an ideal ammeter . A constant resistor r(=2Ω) is connected to a sliding contact of the potential divisor ( as shown ) . Find the minimum current measured by ammeter.
Req=rxr+xi=V0(r+x)rx=12(2+x)2x=6(2+x)x=didx=6x−6(2+x)x2=−12x2∴Imin=0Hence,optionAiscorrectanswer.